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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairns from £1,527

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15:10 - 08:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
32h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
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15:35 - 06:25CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
47h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl
£1,527Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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16:55 - 13:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
59h 45m3 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:45 - 09:45CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
60h 00m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul
£1,588Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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15:10 - 08:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
56h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
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06:50 - 16:00CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
42h 10m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul
£1,669Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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07:55 - 08:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
39h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
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14:50 - 13:40CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 50m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl
£1,759Qatar Airways
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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17:00 - 08:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
54h 45m3 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi Melbourne
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12:30 - 16:00CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 30m3 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi Istanbul
£1,774Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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07:55 - 08:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
39h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
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06:00 - 06:25CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
57h 25m3 stops Brisbane Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
£1,808Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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22:00 - 19:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
36h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 20:05CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
47h 05m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl
£1,851Emirates
Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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17:05 - 05:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
27h 25m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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10:00 - 10:15CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
33h 15m4 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Singapore Changi Amsterdam Schiphol
£3,182Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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22:00 - 19:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CNS Cairns
60h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
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12:40 - 20:05CNS  Cairns-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
40h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl
£7,225Emirates
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

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Emirates flights from Edinburgh to Cairns

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Emirates
11 Oct
EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 30m
2 stops
CNS19:30Cairns
18 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
47h 05m
2 stops
EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,851
Emirates
10 Oct
EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
60h 30m
2 stops
CNS19:30Cairns
17 Oct
CNS12:40Cairns
40h 25m
2 stops
EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£7,225

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/10

15:10-08:30

2 stops32h 20m

Cairns

Wed 21/10

15:35-06:25

2 stops47h 50m

£1,527

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/10

16:55-13:40

3 stops59h 45m

Cairns

Wed 21/10

06:45-09:45

3 stops60h 00m

£1,588

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/10

15:10-08:30

2 stops56h 20m

Cairns

Wed 21/10

06:50-16:00

3 stops42h 10m

£1,669

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

07:55-08:30

2 stops39h 35m

Cairns

Sat 17/10

14:50-13:40

2 stops31h 50m

£1,759

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

17:00-08:45

3 stops54h 45m

Cairns

Sat 17/10

12:30-16:00

3 stops36h 30m

£1,774

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

07:55-08:30

2 stops39h 35m

Cairns

Sat 17/10

06:00-06:25

3 stops57h 25m

£1,808

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/10

22:00-19:30

2 stops36h 30m

Cairns

Sun 18/10

06:00-20:05

2 stops47h 05m

£1,851
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

17:05-05:30

3 stops27h 25m

Cairns

Sat 17/10

10:00-10:15

4 stops33h 15m

£3,182

EdinburghCairns

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CNS Cairns

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

22:00-19:30

2 stops60h 30m

Cairns

Sat 17/10

12:40-20:05

2 stops40h 25m

£7,225

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Edinburgh and Cairns?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £1,234 to £1,683.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £1,527.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

If you’re not able to fly to Cairns in March, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Edinburgh to Cairns during January average around £0.

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Cairns

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Cheap Edinburgh to Cairns (EDI to CNS) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£1,527

Fastest flight time

32h 20m

Direct flights

None
The best flight deal from Edinburgh to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £1,527
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Cairns takes 32h 20m
There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Edinburgh to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Cairns

  • How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cairns by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cairns is 9282.4 mi. Flights usually cover this in 32h 20m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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